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NEWS
TV's bad influence
on studying
-page 8
CULTURE
Wayne Roosa gives
artist talk
-page 5
SPORTS
Playing hockey, ministering in Slovakia
-page 10
THE BETHEL UNIVERSITY
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Volume 82 • Number 12
Community Outreach Day: A chance to be a light in the dark
By Marie Hansen
A group of Bethel studenis
assembled at a nearby elderly
woman's home last January.
They helped her wilh jobs
around her house, spoke wilh
her, and prayed for her.
Then, Lhe daylong service
project organized by Bethel in
conjunction with Northwest
Family Services morphed inio
a different kind of commitment.
Several students chose to journey back io the woman's home
to assist her a few more times.
The woman in this slory
passed away this year, but students will have lhe opportunity
to travel to her sister's home this
January during the second annual Community Ouireach Day.
COD is a day of service
during January for studenis, facully and staff to serve their local
community. Last interim, Donna Johnson, pastor of outreach
ministries, coordinated the first
ever COD. Two hundred and
fifty students participated in
over 30 service opportunities
throughout the Twin Cities.
Pending student senate approval, students will again have
the opportunity io minister to
oihers through 27 COD service
projects Jan. 12-13.
"1 want (COD) io really give
people a feel of service outside
Bethel University," said Johnson. "It's important to know
whai's going on globally, bul
short tenn missions trips...(are)
easier to do because it's not in
your neighborhood," she said.
Students serving on COD
"are going into the neighborhoods of the Twin Cities," Johnson said. Hopefully, students
will "get a bug for (serving) to
become a regular opportunity."
Kari Rinke, sophomore,
volunteered with an after-school
children's craft project at Hospitality House in North Minneapolis for lasl year's COD.
"By the time we were done,
Photo by Danica Myers
These three boys stepped forward, proud that they knew the hand motions to the Christmas songs.
From the mouths of babes
Photo s by Danica Myers
Above: A curious cow peers into Mary's arms to peek at the new-bom
baby Jesus. Below: An angel wrings his hands, understanding the
importance on this night of the Christ's birth.
Annual CDC Christmas chapel teaches
kids through acting
By Steffanie Lindgren
Keys jingled as parents, studenis and faculty sang "Jingle
Bells." A youthful spirit swept over Benson Great Hall
as anticipation grew. Finally, to the tune of "Go Tell it
on the Mountain," the children from Bethel's Child Development
Center and the King Family Foundaiion marched into Benson.
On stage, some children ran to the front, excited to see the
crowd. Others were more hesitant and hung close to the adult helpers. The crowd welcomed ihem warmly.
"The parents are just so thrilled to see iheir children singing
and learning about Jesus," said Ellen Wilson, CDC director. "They
learn through doing, so acting out the Christmas story they really
learn the Christmas story."
The angel Gabriel began the Christmas story by foretelling
the birth of Jesus lo Mary and Joseph. Joseph's reaction to Mary's
pregnancy was particularly dramatic. Hand on head, he walked the
stage while displaying his worry. Suddenly, he fell down in slumber
and was told by an angel not to worry.
Afler that, Mary and Joseph were told by lhe emperor io go
pay taxes. Mary straddled a donkey (a pony on a stick), and ihey
quickly made their way to Bethlehem.
There was no place io slay at the first two inns and al the third
a tiny voice replied, "No room." But the inn-keeper, wearing nightcap and gown, had pity on ihem. She led ihem to a stable.
An adult Mary and Joseph (carrying a real baby) joined the
children. All gathered around Mary and Joseph, looking at baby
Jesus and singing "Away in the Manger."
Afterwards, a multitude of angels (the toddlers and babies
complete with halos and wings) came to tell the shepherds the good
news. The children proclaimed the name of Jesus Chrisi to both the
shepherds and crowd wilh an enthusiastic singing of J-E-S-U-S.
Three Wisemen riding camels and three Wisemen bearing gifts
for baby Jesus came to join the excitement. The children ended
their program by encouraging the crowd io "Start Spreading the
News."
The children had practiced for three weeks prior io Friday's
chapel; however, there was only one opportunity for a dress rehearsal belween ihe children from Beihel and the children from the
King Family Foundaiion.
"We mighi have a disastrous dress rehearsal but it comes lo-
CDC continued on page 8
(the kids") faces were sticky
with glue, paper was glued lo
the table, and their hands were
covered with goop. They all had
wet, messy projects that they
were so proud of," Rinke said.
"The whole time (the kids)
were working, they would tell
me about their lives - their families, their friends, and school. It
was sad to see how starved for
attention some of the kids were,
but at the same time—even if
only for a moment—it was won
derful to be a part of their lives
and give them the attention they
craved," she said.
A variety of service options
are available again this year. Students can choose to serve at local
nursing homes, feed the homeless, lead children's programs,
go to Feed My Starving Children, or assist a local church.
Students who choose to
participate in one new project
Community continued on
page 8
Digging deeper
Jim (Umf) Lo shares new directions for connecting with God
in chapel
By Cory Streeter
Jim (Umf) Lo, dean of Campus Ministries, and department
staff have been listening closely
to students this year about their
views on chapel, and Lo said
the conversations have shared
a common thread: the need for
consistency.
Last week's chapel article
outlined the process of how
Campus Ministries forms the
preaching schedule. One aspect -
deals with seeking big-name
speakers. Though some speakers draw large numbers to Benson Great Hall, Lo said he's also
been hearing some students'
feelings to the contrary as well.
With so many outside
speakers, students expressed
that it was hard to make a connection between chapels from
day to day, Lo said.
Lo pondered the question
of connection.
"What was chapel all about?"
he asked. "Was
ii a convocaiion
or... a chapel
that was getting
people into the
Word?"
The consensus was that
there needed to
be more consistency of campus
pastors teach-
ing in the Word. people llltO the
Word?"
"What was
chapel all
about? Was
it a convocation or... a
chapel that
was getting
Students want to
know when ihey
attend that a certain person will
be preaching,
or that a certain
focus will be reserved for a specific chapel, Lo
said.
As a result, Lo said Campus Ministries will be reinsti-
tuiing Community Chapel Day
on Wednesdays, which will be a
consistent chapel day of digging
into the Bible wilh either Lo
or Sherry Mortenson, assistant
dean of Campus Ministries, at
the pulpit.
This is one of a variety of
changes occurring in the near
future that will create a different
look for chapel.
Surprisingly, Assessment
Day is actually shaping chapel.
Students always wonder when
Assessment Day tests will ever
apply to anything, but there's
evidence that they actually make
a difference.
The compiled surveys
found that "even though students at Bethel really have a
heart for God," Lo said, "their
knowledge of lhe Bible is a little
weak."
—Jim (UmO
Lo
Next semester will therefore have a theme focusing on
Old Testament characters, Lo
said. Campus Ministries crafted
a schedule to try to make the
Bible become more alive. "To
fully understand the New Testament," Lo said, "you've got to
understand what's taking place
in the Old Testament."
Lo cited studies saying it's
a common trend among pastors
today to b^-more comfortable
sticking to largely New Testament preaching because even
their own Old Testament understanding is lacking, which
suggests the need for that understanding io start now.
A new concept will also be
introduced on Thursdays during chapel time. Lo said students will be invited to meet to
discuss the chapel teachings of
the week. Over refreshments,
the Campus
Ministries staff
will "go deeper"
into the message
with anyone who
wants to join in
conversation.
Lo also realizes that many
sludents have
obligations lhat
make them unable to attend
chapel, so he's
pushing to get as
many audio files
of chapels online as possible,
with lhe addition
of written transcripts in some
cases. He aims to
allow all possible
means for students to connect
with chapel, and to give them
the opportunity to discuss topics on Thursdays lhat they may
not have witnessed in person.
With the recent resignation of Dan Adler, worship
pastor, another change may be
put on hold. Originally, Campus Ministries sought a person
who would be an administrative
worship pastor, collaborating
with the speaker, worship pastor and worship teams to create
a cohesive chapel service: message, music and other creative
means. All of these elements
would be used to relate the message, to get the "senses working
in a worship service," Lo said.
The new goal is to find a
person to fill the dual role of
administrator and worship pastor who will mentor worship
leam leaders. Those leaders will
in turn mentor their worship
Chapel continued on page 8

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NEWS
TV's bad influence
on studying
-page 8
CULTURE
Wayne Roosa gives
artist talk
-page 5
SPORTS
Playing hockey, ministering in Slovakia
-page 10
THE BETHEL UNIVERSITY
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Volume 82 • Number 12
Community Outreach Day: A chance to be a light in the dark
By Marie Hansen
A group of Bethel studenis
assembled at a nearby elderly
woman's home last January.
They helped her wilh jobs
around her house, spoke wilh
her, and prayed for her.
Then, Lhe daylong service
project organized by Bethel in
conjunction with Northwest
Family Services morphed inio
a different kind of commitment.
Several students chose to journey back io the woman's home
to assist her a few more times.
The woman in this slory
passed away this year, but students will have lhe opportunity
to travel to her sister's home this
January during the second annual Community Ouireach Day.
COD is a day of service
during January for studenis, facully and staff to serve their local
community. Last interim, Donna Johnson, pastor of outreach
ministries, coordinated the first
ever COD. Two hundred and
fifty students participated in
over 30 service opportunities
throughout the Twin Cities.
Pending student senate approval, students will again have
the opportunity io minister to
oihers through 27 COD service
projects Jan. 12-13.
"1 want (COD) io really give
people a feel of service outside
Bethel University," said Johnson. "It's important to know
whai's going on globally, bul
short tenn missions trips...(are)
easier to do because it's not in
your neighborhood," she said.
Students serving on COD
"are going into the neighborhoods of the Twin Cities," Johnson said. Hopefully, students
will "get a bug for (serving) to
become a regular opportunity."
Kari Rinke, sophomore,
volunteered with an after-school
children's craft project at Hospitality House in North Minneapolis for lasl year's COD.
"By the time we were done,
Photo by Danica Myers
These three boys stepped forward, proud that they knew the hand motions to the Christmas songs.
From the mouths of babes
Photo s by Danica Myers
Above: A curious cow peers into Mary's arms to peek at the new-bom
baby Jesus. Below: An angel wrings his hands, understanding the
importance on this night of the Christ's birth.
Annual CDC Christmas chapel teaches
kids through acting
By Steffanie Lindgren
Keys jingled as parents, studenis and faculty sang "Jingle
Bells." A youthful spirit swept over Benson Great Hall
as anticipation grew. Finally, to the tune of "Go Tell it
on the Mountain," the children from Bethel's Child Development
Center and the King Family Foundaiion marched into Benson.
On stage, some children ran to the front, excited to see the
crowd. Others were more hesitant and hung close to the adult helpers. The crowd welcomed ihem warmly.
"The parents are just so thrilled to see iheir children singing
and learning about Jesus," said Ellen Wilson, CDC director. "They
learn through doing, so acting out the Christmas story they really
learn the Christmas story."
The angel Gabriel began the Christmas story by foretelling
the birth of Jesus lo Mary and Joseph. Joseph's reaction to Mary's
pregnancy was particularly dramatic. Hand on head, he walked the
stage while displaying his worry. Suddenly, he fell down in slumber
and was told by an angel not to worry.
Afler that, Mary and Joseph were told by lhe emperor io go
pay taxes. Mary straddled a donkey (a pony on a stick), and ihey
quickly made their way to Bethlehem.
There was no place io slay at the first two inns and al the third
a tiny voice replied, "No room." But the inn-keeper, wearing nightcap and gown, had pity on ihem. She led ihem to a stable.
An adult Mary and Joseph (carrying a real baby) joined the
children. All gathered around Mary and Joseph, looking at baby
Jesus and singing "Away in the Manger."
Afterwards, a multitude of angels (the toddlers and babies
complete with halos and wings) came to tell the shepherds the good
news. The children proclaimed the name of Jesus Chrisi to both the
shepherds and crowd wilh an enthusiastic singing of J-E-S-U-S.
Three Wisemen riding camels and three Wisemen bearing gifts
for baby Jesus came to join the excitement. The children ended
their program by encouraging the crowd io "Start Spreading the
News."
The children had practiced for three weeks prior io Friday's
chapel; however, there was only one opportunity for a dress rehearsal belween ihe children from Beihel and the children from the
King Family Foundaiion.
"We mighi have a disastrous dress rehearsal but it comes lo-
CDC continued on page 8
(the kids") faces were sticky
with glue, paper was glued lo
the table, and their hands were
covered with goop. They all had
wet, messy projects that they
were so proud of," Rinke said.
"The whole time (the kids)
were working, they would tell
me about their lives - their families, their friends, and school. It
was sad to see how starved for
attention some of the kids were,
but at the same time—even if
only for a moment—it was won
derful to be a part of their lives
and give them the attention they
craved," she said.
A variety of service options
are available again this year. Students can choose to serve at local
nursing homes, feed the homeless, lead children's programs,
go to Feed My Starving Children, or assist a local church.
Students who choose to
participate in one new project
Community continued on
page 8
Digging deeper
Jim (Umf) Lo shares new directions for connecting with God
in chapel
By Cory Streeter
Jim (Umf) Lo, dean of Campus Ministries, and department
staff have been listening closely
to students this year about their
views on chapel, and Lo said
the conversations have shared
a common thread: the need for
consistency.
Last week's chapel article
outlined the process of how
Campus Ministries forms the
preaching schedule. One aspect -
deals with seeking big-name
speakers. Though some speakers draw large numbers to Benson Great Hall, Lo said he's also
been hearing some students'
feelings to the contrary as well.
With so many outside
speakers, students expressed
that it was hard to make a connection between chapels from
day to day, Lo said.
Lo pondered the question
of connection.
"What was chapel all about?"
he asked. "Was
ii a convocaiion
or... a chapel
that was getting
people into the
Word?"
The consensus was that
there needed to
be more consistency of campus
pastors teach-
ing in the Word. people llltO the
Word?"
"What was
chapel all
about? Was
it a convocation or... a
chapel that
was getting
Students want to
know when ihey
attend that a certain person will
be preaching,
or that a certain
focus will be reserved for a specific chapel, Lo
said.
As a result, Lo said Campus Ministries will be reinsti-
tuiing Community Chapel Day
on Wednesdays, which will be a
consistent chapel day of digging
into the Bible wilh either Lo
or Sherry Mortenson, assistant
dean of Campus Ministries, at
the pulpit.
This is one of a variety of
changes occurring in the near
future that will create a different
look for chapel.
Surprisingly, Assessment
Day is actually shaping chapel.
Students always wonder when
Assessment Day tests will ever
apply to anything, but there's
evidence that they actually make
a difference.
The compiled surveys
found that "even though students at Bethel really have a
heart for God," Lo said, "their
knowledge of lhe Bible is a little
weak."
—Jim (UmO
Lo
Next semester will therefore have a theme focusing on
Old Testament characters, Lo
said. Campus Ministries crafted
a schedule to try to make the
Bible become more alive. "To
fully understand the New Testament," Lo said, "you've got to
understand what's taking place
in the Old Testament."
Lo cited studies saying it's
a common trend among pastors
today to b^-more comfortable
sticking to largely New Testament preaching because even
their own Old Testament understanding is lacking, which
suggests the need for that understanding io start now.
A new concept will also be
introduced on Thursdays during chapel time. Lo said students will be invited to meet to
discuss the chapel teachings of
the week. Over refreshments,
the Campus
Ministries staff
will "go deeper"
into the message
with anyone who
wants to join in
conversation.
Lo also realizes that many
sludents have
obligations lhat
make them unable to attend
chapel, so he's
pushing to get as
many audio files
of chapels online as possible,
with lhe addition
of written transcripts in some
cases. He aims to
allow all possible
means for students to connect
with chapel, and to give them
the opportunity to discuss topics on Thursdays lhat they may
not have witnessed in person.
With the recent resignation of Dan Adler, worship
pastor, another change may be
put on hold. Originally, Campus Ministries sought a person
who would be an administrative
worship pastor, collaborating
with the speaker, worship pastor and worship teams to create
a cohesive chapel service: message, music and other creative
means. All of these elements
would be used to relate the message, to get the "senses working
in a worship service," Lo said.
The new goal is to find a
person to fill the dual role of
administrator and worship pastor who will mentor worship
leam leaders. Those leaders will
in turn mentor their worship
Chapel continued on page 8